Nightly roundup: Tinubu disbands committee on asset privatization, Osun SSG freed by police, and other major developments

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From President Bola Tinubu’s dissolution of the property privatisation committee to the release of the Osun State Secretary to the Government by the police, the approval of a N100bn solar power project for the North-East and the EFCC’s warning that contract fraud remains the most prevalent form of corruption in the public sector, here are the top stories that shaped the day.

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Here are some of the top stories making headlines this evening:

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1. Tinubu dissolves property privatisation committee

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the National Council on Privatisation’s Technical Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation as part of efforts to restructure the nation’s privatisation process.

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The Presidency said the move was aimed at improving efficiency and strengthening governance in the management of public assets.

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Read more: [https://punchng.com/tinubu-dissolves-property-privatisation-committee/]n

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2. Police release Osun SSG

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The Nigeria Police Force has released the Osun State Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, after questioning him.

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His release followed his invitation over matters linked to an ongoing investigation.

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Read more:[https://punchng.com/just-in-police-release-osun-ssg/]n

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3. Contract fraud most prevalent corruption in public sector — EFCC boss

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Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has identified contract fraud as the most widespread form of corruption in Nigeria’s public sector.

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He urged stakeholders to strengthen accountability mechanisms to curb the menace and improve transparency in public procurement.

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Read more:[https://punchng.com/contract-fraud-most-prevalent-corruption-in-public-sector-efcc-boss/]

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4. Abia governor pays veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu’s N25m hospital bill

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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has settled the N25m hospital bill of veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu.

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The intervention came after the governor was informed about the actress’s medical condition and outstanding treatment costs.

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Read more: [https://punchng.com/abia-gov-pays-veteran-actress-ngozi-nwosu-n25m-hospital-bill/]n

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5. Xenophobia: Hold government accountable, law firm backs Tyla’s Nigeria tour

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A legal advocacy group has backed South African singer Tyla’s planned performance in Lagos, arguing that governments—not entertainers—should be held accountable over xenophobic attacks.

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The group maintained that artists should not bear responsibility for diplomatic or political disputes between countries.

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Read more: [https://punchng.com/xenophobia-hold-govt-accountable-law-firm-backs-tylas-nigeria-tour/]n

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6. NEDC approves N100bn solar power project for North-East

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The North-East Development Commission has approved a N100bn solar energy project aimed at improving electricity supply across the region.

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The initiative is expected to boost power access and support economic development in the North-East.

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Read more: [https://punchng.com/nedc-okays-n100bn-solar-power-project-for-north-east/]n

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7. Families cry out as terrorists reject N155m ransom for 176 Kwara abductees

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Families of 176 abductees in Kwara State have appealed for urgent intervention after terrorists reportedly rejected a N155m ransom offered for the victims’ release.

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The relatives expressed fears over the worsening condition of those still in captivity.

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Read more: [https://punchng.com/families-cry-out-as-terrorists-reject-n155m-ransom-for-176-kwara-abductees/]n

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8. Africa must stop relying on foreign fuel price indices — NMDPRA

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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has called on African countries to develop independent pricing mechanisms for petroleum products rather than depending on foreign fuel price benchmarks.

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The authority said such a move would strengthen the continent’s energy security and market resilience.

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Read more: [https://punchng.com/africa-must-stop-relying-on-foreign-fuel-price-indices-nmdpra/]n

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